Graduate Challenges II: Manage Resistance, Harness Support & Influence the Indifferent
Posted in Graduate Experience on Mar 1st, 2009
Resistance
Resistance to you will come about largely as a result of the perceived threat that you present. However, envy is also a major source of resentment that manifests itself in resistance towards you. At a fundamental level, this also relates to the perception of you threatening one’s prospects.
Some members of the organisation will resent missing out on opportunities and exposure that you will get in your graduate program. They see you being given high profile assignments while they are…..
Support
For the most part, senior managers and executives are highly supportive of graduates. It is this group whose support will be critical for your progress in the organisation, but don’t make the incorrect assumption that the game of influence begins and ends with them…..
